Was the ‘American cheetah’ a cheetah at all?
Ancient DNA confirms Miracinonyx trumani was more closely related to modern pumas than cheetahs and had a more varied diet than previously thought.
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Aging doesn’t look the same for everyone at the molecular level — it’s ‘individualized and context-dependent’
People who are the exact same chronological age can undergo very different molecular changes as they grow older, a new study finds. “Molecular aging is
‘A worrying snapshot’: Satellite image shows large patches of open water less than 40 miles from the North Pole
Large patches of open water were visible just 37 miles (60 kilometers) from the North Pole on Aug. 29, a NASA satellite image shows. Although
‘There is no conflict between quantum physics and gravity’: Physicists prove Einstein’s ‘happiest thought’ holds true at quantum scales
For the first time, physicists have measured the tiny quantum shift an object acquires by falling through Earth’s gravity — an effect of Einstein’s relativity
Psilocybin may protect against a common, debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, early study finds
Chemotherapy can save lives, but for many cancer patients, it leaves behind a painful legacy: damaged nerves that burn, tingle or go numb. Now, researchers
Hubble spots a mysterious 10-sided ‘decagon’ growing around Saturn’s south pole
New Hubble observations have revealed a dramatic, 10-sided jet surrounding Saturn’s south pole, and it appears to be evolving before our eyes. The Hubble Space
Lavish private bath used by Roman emperor and ‘high-status residents’ discovered at imperial palace in Serbia
Archaeologists excavating in eastern Serbia have discovered the remains of a lavish and uniquely constructed Roman bath that once belonged to an emperor. The suite
AI agents aren’t ready to replace humans in behavioral research
A new study finds that digital twins don’t yet replicate the views of the individuals they are modeled after.
Igniting Roman’s Journey
Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission
Live from ICM 2026: What Is Math For in the Age of AI?
Mathematicians are witnessing a profound shift in their field. AI systems are now producing proofs, spotting connections between distant fields, and, in a few cases
In an Age of AI, a Physicist Seeks What Endures
In July 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy selected 278 projects to fund as part of its Genesis Mission, meant to incorporate artificial intelligence into
‘The apple you eat isn’t the apple your granddaughter will eat’: What’s on the menu in a warming world?
Burning Up As the planet warms, our environment will be transformed, but so will our bodies. In this series, we investigate the health impacts of
New map of a male fly central nervous system includes all 166,000 neurons — and enables direct comparisons to female fly brain
A fruit fly’s brain is roughly the size of a poppy seed — and yet that tiny package contains over 100,000 neurons. A new map
An ancient ‘supervolcano’ has been found hiding beneath eastern England. But experts say there’s not enough evidence to call it that.
Scientists have identified an ancient volcano on England’s east coast that is so eroded, it took researchers three decades to piece together its enormous size